Of all the Starbucks whole bean coffees we tried and ranked, the French roast is one we won't be purchasing again.

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Just like when you head to your local Starbucks and tell them how much foam and steamed milk you want, you can do that yourself. I have the Barista Express Espresso Machine and I love it.

Katherine Peach is a well-caffeinated, Brooklyn-based writer, who focuses on all things coffee for CNET. Peach's reviews and writing have appeared in Tasting Table, Mashed, LAist, Yahoo Life, MSN ...

I told the friendly person behind the counter that I’d like to try a few different types of coffee, expecting to hear a list of appetising sounding beans ... the cafe’s house blend will ...